In his post-game comments, Harper made it a point to thank the opposing pitchers for not pulling any punches:

"I felt really good at the plate and I was not really jumpy at all. I didn't feel overmatched at all. They came after me and I really appreciate that. I thank all of them for coming at me and facing me with the fastball and offspeed." (Bryce Harper, via MLB.com, 10/21/2010)